駄菓子屋
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Meanings
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cheap candy store; penny candy shop
A small, often old-fashioned shop selling inexpensive sweets and snacks, typically aimed at children. The term evokes a nostalgic, neighborhood feel.
When I was a child, I often bought snacks at the penny candy store.
There is still a small cheap candy store left in this town.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の駄菓子屋the candy shop in a certain neighborhood/place
The candy shop in the shopping district is always bustling with children.
- 駄菓子屋で〈物〉を買うto buy something at a penny candy shop
When I was in elementary school, I often bought candy at the penny candy shop.
- 昔ながらの駄菓子屋an old-fashioned, traditional candy shop
This town still has an old-fashioned candy shop.